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3-Ingredient Raspberry Coulis

6 servings
Smooth, bright, and refreshing! This easy, fruity raspberry coulis with a hint of lemon is the perfect dessert sauce for flourless chocolate cake, cheesecake, ice cream and more.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 package 6 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Add the raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a medium saucepan. Using a fork or pastry blender, mash the berries until they begin to release their juices.
  • Set the pan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have broken down.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a heatproof bowl and pour the raspberry coulis through the sieve. Use a spoon to gently stir the sauce and force it through the sieve. Discard the seeds.
  • Allow the sauce to cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES
  • Use frozen berries: This fruity topping can be made with frozen berries if that’s what you have on hand! Simply skip the mashing in Step 1 and increase the cook time to 8-10 minutes. 
  • Add sugar to taste: I recommend tasting your berries before you make this raspberry coulis recipe and adjusting the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your berries– you may not need any at all or you may need up to ¼ cup.
  • Use a sugar substitute: Don’t want to use refined sugar? No problem! Just swap it for honey or agave. 
  • Choose another citrus flavor: I love the combination of raspberry and lemon in this raspberry coulis recipe, but you could change the flavor of the sauce slightly by using freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. You could also leave the citrus out entirely. (Just make sure to replace the lemon juice with two tablespoons of water.)
  • Add a bit of alcohol: If you’d like to add a bit of alcohol to this raspberry coulis recipe, try adding ½ ounce of orange liqueur or limoncello in Step 4. 

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg